All area residents who can sing, dance, read poetry, perform a skit or even do an entertaining trick or stunt to perform in the second annual “Rock the ARC” talent show Sunday afternoon, Oct. 18, at History Boy Theatre in Jefferson. The event is organized by the outreach ministry at St Joseph Catholic Church to raise funds for the Greene…
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Re-fire highlights, reviews financial info for older folks
Retirees and those who will soon join those ranks learned or reviewed the ins and outs of Social Security and what they can do to assure peace and harmony in their families after their demise at the first annual Re-fire hosted by Home State Bank Sept. 8 in the conference rooms at Wild Rose Casino. The event was planned for…
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Sept. 11
Temperatures ranged from a high of 89 degrees during the day Saturday (temperatures shown reflect the period ending at 6 am the day listed) to an overnight low of 49 degrees during the week ending Sept. 11. According to volunteer weather observer John Beltz, Jefferson received 2.45 inches of rain during the Sunday night storm.
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Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Sept. 7, 2015 Rippey Lions club begins fall season: The Rippey Lions Club met for its first meeting this fall Sept. 3. Lions Club members and guests enjoyed meat cooked over the grill and a potluck meal.
Read MoreElks to hold Heroes Dinner Sept. 11
Jefferson Elks lodge 2306 will hold its annual Heroes Dinner Friday, Sept. 11 at the lodge in Jefferson. All veterans, current members of the Armed Forces, National Guard and Reserves, volunteer firefighters, emergency medical responders and law enforcement personnel, and their spouses, are invited. There is no charge.
Read MoreCentury, Heritage Farms recognized at State Fair
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Farm Bureau celebrated families that have owned a farm for 100 years or 150 years DES MOINES –Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey recognized Century and Heritage Farm families during a ceremony Aug. 20 at the State Fair. To qualify, a family must have owned at least 40 acres for 100 years or more in…
Read MorePlanning starts for 2016 Relay for Life
The annual Relay for Life of Greene County is scheduled for Saturday, April 23, 2016. Planning for the event will begin at an organizational meeting Thursday, Sept. 17, at 5 pm at the Greene County Community Center in Jefferson. All those interested are invited to attend the meeting and get involved in the event team. There are many areas that…
Read MoreAutumn’s bounty at the farmers market
~by Patti Edwardson for the farmers market September is here, and the gardens of Greene County farmers market growers are producing a bounty of crops. Each Tuesday through the end of the month, shoppers can look forward to a great selection of fruits and vegetables, including: Potatoes, onions, carrots, and beets Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, zucchini, eggplant, and green beans Sweet…
Read MoreStory time starts Wednesday at the Churdan library
The Churdan public library will host preschool story time on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30 beginning Sept. 9. The first half hour of each story time will for playing and checking out books, while the second half hour will be the program for the day, which will include stories, activities and a craft. The programs will have material for…
Read MoreMacy Bills a budding rodeo starlet
Young Iowans geared up for the Mutton Bustin’ competition Friday, Aug. 21, at the 2015 Iowa State Fair. Five rounds of competition took place in the Pioneer Livestock Pavilion culminating in the Championship rounds at the end of the day. Macy Bills of Scranton won her round in the 5 and under division. She is the daughter of Bob and Nicole Bills.
Read MoreTop honors to Hoskins Stock Farm in Dorset sheep show
County residents also place in Shropshire, Wether Sire/Dam show Hoskins Stock Farm of Jefferson earned top honors in the Dorset sheep show judged Aug. 19 at the 2015 Iowa State Fair. The Jefferson farm claimed the Champion and Reserve Champion Ewe banners, as well as the Champion Ram while also winning first place in the Premier Exhibitor contest.
Read MoreCarlson, Jeffers win in State Fair baking contests
Marianne Carlson of Jefferson rose to the occasion to win first place and a $75 cash award in the Superior Whole Grain Breads with Red Star Platinum Yeast competition, judged Aug. 20 at the 2015 Iowa State Fair. Entries were judged on shape, crust, texture and flavor. Lynn Jeffers of Jefferson received second place and $100 in the Gold Medal Flour Cookie…
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